little red dot en · NOUN
Etymology
From little + red + dot. From only being visible beyond the red end of the visible spectrum, being a small and unresolved dot in imaging.
Meanings
- A type of galaxy found in the distant early universe, appearing as a background small dot in deep surveys in infrared astronomy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| little red dots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |